Similarly, both benign and malignant conditions affecting the skeleton such as bony and cartilaginous tumors, Paget's disease and multiple myeloma are not seen in advanced stages due to improved methods of detection and treatment.

Teva's Risedronate Sodium Tablets are the AB-rated generic equivalent of Procter and Gamble's Actonel(R) Tablets, a product indicated for treatment and prevention of postmenopausal and glucocorticoid-induced osteoporosis, and treatment of Paget's disease.

Unfortunately, there are some glaring deficiencies: raloxifene (Evista), for instance, is not mentioned; risedronate (Actonel) is listed as being approved only for Paget's disease of bone (and not osteoporosis, not even corticosteroid-induced osteoporosis); and the weekly dose of alendronate (Fosamax) is not mentioned.

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